What is the current per square foot construction rate in Islamabad and Rawalpindi?

The base construction rate at Whizpool Builders starts at PKR 3,150 per square foot for grey structure, including Grade 60 steel, A-grade cement, civil structural work, and soil testing. Finishing rates vary based on tile grade, fixture specifications, and design complexity.

What is included in the base construction rate?

The base rate includes structural design, soil testing, RCC foundation, brickwork, steel (Grade 60), cement (A-grade brands), plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, plastering, and basic weatherproofing. Finishing items like tiles, paint, fixtures, kitchen cabinets, and woodwork are quoted separately based on your preferences.

What items are excluded from the per square foot rate?

Exclusions typically include boundary wall construction, gas connection and SNGPL fees, water boring, sewerage connection, society-specific charges (CDA/RDA/Bahria/DHA fees), furniture, solar systems, and landscaping. These are quoted as separate line items in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).

Are there any hidden costs in the construction rate?

No. Whizpool Builders operates on a fixed milestone agreement with zero surprise escalation costs. All rates, material specifications, and payment schedules are documented in a formal BOQ contract before construction begins.

2026 Rawalpindi & Islamabad Rate Specifications

Construction Rates & Scope Specifications

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Standard Turnkey Home Build

Covered Area RatePKR 3,150 / sq ft

Complete all-inclusive turnkey home construction. Includes complete grey structure PLUS premium local finishing materials, porcelain tiles, sanitaryware, Pakistan Cables wiring, ash wood doors, and Dulux paint.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN 3,150 PKR/SQ FT RATE:

Everything in Grey Structure Scope (Foundation, Steel, Bricks, Slabs & Piping) PLUS:
Porcelain Floor Tiles (60x60 cm) in Drawing, Living & Bedrooms
Ceramic Bathroom Wall & Floor Tiling (Full Height in Bathrooms)
Master / Porta Sanitary Ware (Commodes, Vanity Basins, Mixers & Accessories)
Pakistan Cables / Fast Cables (7/029 & 3/029 Pure Copper Wiring)
Schneider / Master Electrical Switches, Sockets & Circuit Breakers
Solid / Semi-Solid Ash Wood Doors with Mortise Stainless Handles & Locks
Tactile / UV Sheet Kitchen Cabinets with Granite Countertop & Stainless Sink
Bedroom Wardrobes with UV Sheet Shutters & Hanging Rails
Aluminum / UPVC Glass Windows with Fly Screens & Safety Grills
Royal / GFC Ceiling Fans & Recessed LED Downlights
Dulux / Master Interior Wall Paint with Putty & Weather Shield Exterior
Marble / Granite Treads on Main Staircase with Stainless Steel Safety Railings

WHAT IS EXCLUDED / BILLED SEPARATELY:

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Boundary Walls & Main Gate (Billed separately on actual linear ft)
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Roof Parapet Wall / Parda Wall (Billed separately on actual linear ft)
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External Iron / Spiral Stairs (Billed separately on actual weight)
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CDA / RDA Map Submission Fee & Society Clearance Charges
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WAPDA / IESCO Electricity Meter & SNGPL Gas Meter Connection Fees
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Movable Furniture (Sofas, Beds, Dining Table, Curtains, Rugs)
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Home Electronics & Appliances (ACs, Refrigerator, Cooking Hob, Oven)
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Solar Panel Inverters / Solar System Installation

Material Specifications & Unit Allowances (Standard Turnkey Home Build)

Floor & Wall TilesIncluded Baseline: PKR 250 - 300 / sq ft

Porta / Master / Stile ceramic & porcelain tiles. (Imported Spanish tiles @ PKR 500+ charged on price difference).

Sanitary Ware & Bathroom SetsIncluded Baseline: PKR 40,000 / bathroom set

Master / Porta commodes, basins, mixers & accessories. (Grohe / Kohler fixtures charged on price difference).

Electrical Wiring & CablesIncluded Baseline: Pakistan Cables / Fast Cables

Standard 7/029 & 3/029 99.9% pure copper wiring & Schneider switch plates.

Ceiling Fans & Light FixturesIncluded Baseline: Royal / GFC Fans & LED Lights

Standard LED downlights & ceiling fans. (Decorative chandeliers & smart home switches billed extra).

Doors, Wardrobes & KitchenIncluded Baseline: Semi-Solid Ash Wood Doors

Ash wood doors & Tactile/UV sheet kitchen cabinets with granite tops.

Paint & Exterior ElevationIncluded Baseline: Dulux / Master Paint

Interior emulsion with putty & exterior weather shield.

🖼️ Wall & Elevation Tile Scope

✔Bathroom Walls: Included up to full ceiling height.
✔Kitchen Backsplash: Included up to 2 ft above counter.
✔Front Elevation: Accent tile cladding up to 150 sq ft included.
×Room Wall Tiles & Boundary Wall: Full indoor wall tiles or boundary wall tiles are NOT included in base rate (billed extra).

🪜 Internal vs External Stairs

✔Internal Main Stairs: RCC concrete slab + Sunny Grey / Tavera marble steps included in covered area.
!Stair Railings: Standard SS / Wrought Iron railing included; glass balustrades billed on upgrade difference.
×External Iron / Spiral Stairs: External roof access iron or spiral stairs are NOT included in covered area rate (billed separately on fabrication).

🏰 Basement Construction ScopePKR 2,750 / sq ft

✔Included: Deep excavation, 9" RCC retaining perimeter walls with water-stopper, bitumastic membrane waterproofing & gravel drain bed.
×Excluded in Basement: Soil rock blasting/chipping, neighbor house piling/shoring, and continuous subsoil dewatering pumps (billed extra if required).

CRITICAL STRUCTURAL EXCLUSIONS (All Rates):

Per square foot rates apply ONLY to main indoor covered floor area. The following structural elements are NOT included in covered area calculations and are measured & billed separately based on actual dimensions:

Boundary Walls & Main Gate
Roof Parapet Wall (Parda Wall)
External Spiral / Iron Stairs

Disclaimer & Market Note:

Disclaimer: These rate specifications are based on standard market rates in Rawalpindi & Islamabad (Base Rate: PKR 3,150 / sq ft). Final construction costs depend on soil bearing testing, society design guidelines, and chosen finishing specifications. This rate sheet is for estimation purposes and does not represent a final binding contract.

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